Male African Moon Moth, Argema mimosae, Saturniidae, East Coast of South Africa

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The African moon moth (Argema mimosae) is a giant silk moth of the Family Saturniidae. Similar in appearance to the Giant Madagascan Moon Moth (Argema mittrei), but smaller, this moth can be found near the east coast of South Africa.

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Location: South Africa
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License: Licensed
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